Dichrostachys cinerea – Sickle bush – Sekelbos – uGagane
A thorny shrub or small tree widely distributed in the seasonally dry tropics of Africa,… Dichrostachys cinerea – Sickle bush – Sekelbos – uGagane
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Acer palmatum – Japanese maple
The Acer palmatum, commonly known as the Japanese maple, is celebrated for its vibrant and… Acer palmatum – Japanese maple
Anisodontea scabrosa – Rough-leaf African mallow – Sandroos –
The evergreen Anisodontea scabrosa is a bright, cheery shrub that exhibits blooms in varying shadesof… Anisodontea scabrosa – Rough-leaf African mallow – Sandroos –
Grewia lasiocarpa – Forest rasin – Bosrosyntjie – Umhlolo
Commonly known as the forest raisin due to its edible red-brown 4-lobed fruits which turn… Grewia lasiocarpa – Forest rasin – Bosrosyntjie – Umhlolo
Gardenia cornuta – Tonga gardenia – Tongakatjiepiering – Umvalasangweni
An evergreen small tree that reaches a mature height of 3 to 5m under ideal growing conditions. Gardenia cornuta is characterised… Gardenia cornuta – Tonga gardenia – Tongakatjiepiering – Umvalasangweni
Buddleja saligna – False olive – Witolien – Lelothwane
As we approach Arbor week, let us remind each other that our common tree of the year is Buddleja saligna! The False olive… Buddleja saligna – False olive – Witolien – Lelothwane
Bolusanthus speciosus – Tree wisteria – Vanwykshout – umHolo
Bolusanthus speciosus stands out as our exceptional “Tree of the Year,” a true rarity in our landscape! The Tree wisteria’s flowers are as beautiful… Bolusanthus speciosus – Tree wisteria – Vanwykshout – umHolo
Acacia galpinii/Senegalia galpinii/Monkey thorn/Apiesdoring/Molopa
The Monkey thorn is one of the largest Acacias, this beautiful single-stemmed deciduous tree is fast growing and can reach a mature height of 30m when growing… Acacia galpinii/Senegalia galpinii/Monkey thorn/Apiesdoring/Molopa
Searsia pyroides – Common wild currant – Gewone taaibos – Mutasiri
The genus Searsia was named after a highly qualified American ecologist Paul B. Sears. The epithet pyroides was derived… Searsia pyroides – Common wild currant – Gewone taaibos – Mutasiri
Grewia occidentalis – Cross-berry – Mulembu
One of the perfect native hedging plants for gardens, Grewia occidentalis will not outgrow its space constantly. It is usually 2-4… Grewia occidentalis – Cross-berry – Mulembu